George Mahoney
US Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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George Mahoney (born January 15, 1865) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
George Mahoney | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1865 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Fireman First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Vixen |
| Conflicts | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Mahoney was born January 15, 1865, in Worcester, Massachusetts and after entering the navy was sent fireman first class.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 15 January 1865, Worcester, Mass. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 167, 27 August 1904.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Vixen on the night of 28 May 1898. Following the explosion of the lower front manhole gasket of boiler A of that vessel, Mahoney displayed great coolness and self-possession in entering the fireroom.[1]
